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The Great Imaginary Film Blogathon: The Original "Conspiracy Theory" (1947)
Did you know that Conspiracy Theory (1997) starring Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts is actually a remake of a 1947 film of the same name starring John Garfield and Maureen O'Hara? It follows the same...
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Cinema Wedding Gowns: The Quiet Man (1952)
Today's wedding gown is one that will be recognizable to many. It is from John Ford's The Quiet Man (1952). Worn by Maureen O'Hara, this iconic lace gown was designed by Adele Palmer, the Wardrobe...
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ANNOUNCING the Carole Lombard Blogathon!!!
Something I don't say often enough on this blog is how much I love Carole Lombard. It's so hard to put into writing the way I feel about her. There is just something about her that makes anyone who...
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947)
The 1946 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was special for two reasons: It was the first year the parade was televised locally (it would go national in 1947) and it appeared in a movie that was destined...
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The Cary Grant Blogathon is Almost Here!!!
 Have you started your posts yet? Are you as excited as I am?
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Favorite Buddy Films
I was originally going to write about Who Was That Lady? (1960) for the You Gotta Have Friends Blogathon hosted by Moon in Gemini, but I didn't have time to write a full-blown review and also it's been...
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My Custom Hollywood Calendar from Shutterfly
For those of you who don't have Facebook or Twitter (or don't follow me *shakes head*) I thought I would share photos of my new calendar I designed on Shutterfly! (click photos to view larger)Of course...
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Day 1 of the Cary Grant Blogathon
Well, the Cary Grant Blogathon is finally here and I couldn't be more excited to see all of the posts you have written on one of my favorite actors! Cary is excited to read them too so we'll get right...
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Day 2 of the Cary Grant Blogathon
It's the second day of the Cary Grant Blogathon and he is just loving the attention. And I am loving all these entries!!Wide Screen World starts off the day with life soundtracks and Grant's...
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Day 3 of the Cary Grant Blogathon
 Finding Franchot finds new things to love about Every Girl Should Be Married (1948). So, they're having a whole Blogathon for you!                    Yes, but you have a whole Blog!! Speakeasy tells...
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Wrapping up the Cary Grant Blogathon
First of all, Cary and I would like to thank you for the successful Blogathon! I am looking forward to reading all of the wonderful posts over the weekend and hope you enjoy them too.Here are the final...
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Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942)
 INTRIGUE! SUSPENSE! ROMANCE! What starts out as a light, frothy comedy turns quickly into a war drama... You will fall in love with Cary Grant in this picture, that is, if you haven't already...Those...
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Cinema Wedding Gowns: Invitation (1952)
Today's wedding gown is one that I'm guessing hasn't been seen by many yet looks extremely familiar. You may think it looks oddly like the famous gown worn by Grace Kelly for her marriage to Prince...
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The Woman in White (1948)
 When one thinks of Agnes Moorehead, who's 116th birthday is today, one almost always simultaneously thinks of Endora. Or you think of Endora and THEN Agnes Moorehead. You may also, if you grew up...
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Rio Grande (1950)
Before you start reading, press play (Ugh. I had the wrong song). Also, know that I hummed the music probably the entire time I was writing this post.Rio Grande (1950), if I'm pressed to choose, is my...
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Houdini (1953)
Harry Houdini has long been someone who has captured the imagination of the ordinary man. Performing daring acts unlike anyone else in history, his life is a natural for stories and films. I first...
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Cinema Wedding Gowns: Man-Proof (1938)
Have I got a doozy of a wedding gown for you!!!At first glance, this Dolly Tree design worn by Rosalind Russell in Man-Proof (1938), appears to be a typical 1930s satin wedding dress. The silhouette is...
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The Clock (1945)
"The Clock was unique."These were Vincente Minnelli's words when he was interviewed some thirty years later by Richard Schickel (The Men Who Made the Movies) on the films he had made in his...
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ANNOUNCING "John Garfield: The Original Rebel" Blogathon
The first time I saw John Garfield on film I was completely blown away by his performance and became an instant fan. I had to learn more about this sullen and enigmatic man who never seemed to be on...
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We're No Angels (1955)
Whenever a movie star dies during their prime in a tragedy, they immediately become immortalized in our culture. Jean Harlow, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Carole Lombard - these amazing talents stopped...
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